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Sheeba Alex

Sheeba Alex was raised in a traditional Christian family. She became a disciple of Jesus after understanding the truth from God's word in the year 1993. Being passionate about the mission of Jesus, she joined the full-time ministry the next year. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a masters in social work. She married Saji Alex in 1996. Together, they led churches in South India. Currently Sheeba serves as a women's ministry leader of the Trivandrum Church of about 230 members and oversees the Kerala region of about 700 members along with her husband. She has two adult sons, Adarsh and Ashvath, both of whom are disciples. Sheeba enjoys learning from God's word and helping women to know God better. She loves spending time admiring the beauty of God's wonderful creation -- mountains, beaches, the sky, flowers, birds and little children. She believes that in every trial she faces, God helps her to know him better and to be more like him. That is her vision for all sisters, so that together we will reflect the glory of Christ.

Marci Arneson

Marci Arneson has been serving in the full time women's ministry for 26 years. She has served in the Milwaukee Church of Christ, Columbus (Ohio) Church of Christ and currently serves as the women's ministry leader of the Chicago Church of Christ. She and her husband AT also over see the work in the Midwest Regional Family of Churches. She is passionate about helping others know Christ and the presence of God. And believes that living life to the full in the best health, mental and spiritual wellness is a blessing that comes from knowing Christ. Marci also currently serves on the Global Women's Ministry Task Force for our fellowship, the International Churches of Christ. Marci has her bachelors degree in Elementary Education. She continues to learn through daily research and studying of God's word. She has taken several masters level classes in spiritual leadership and theological studies. Marci and AT have been married for 28 years and have 2 wonderful adult children!

Girlie Cabadsan

Girlie Cabadsan has been a disciple for 29 years, serving in the full time ministry since 1995 together with her husband, Danny. She currently serves as a women's ministry leader in ICOC-Cebu, Philippines. She and Danny are also overseeing 7 more churches in the Visayas Region. Her vision is to make Christ known to every city in her country.  Girlie and Danny have been married for 25 years and are blessed with 3 wonderful children. All of them are already disciples and one is actively leading the teens ministry

Sharon Gauthier

Sharon Gauthier serves as a women's ministry leader in the Chicago Church of Christ, where her husband, Darren, serves as an evangelist and elder. They have been in the full-time ministry since 1991, having served also in Champaign, Illinois (USA), and Cincinnati, Ohio (USA). Sharon and Darren also serve on the Elders' Service Team for the International Churches of Christ. Sharon holds a degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota and worked as a corporate publications editor before entering the full-time ministry. The Gauthiers have been married for more than 30 years and have a daughter, Camille, and a son, Carson, who are both part of the singles ministry in the Chicago Church.

Kirsten Habel - Cebu, Philippines

Kirsten Charisse Habel (Kae Habel) was born on August 1991, a year after the church in Cebu, Philippines was planted. She got baptized in the Teens Ministry in 2006 and led the Youth Ministry in Cebu for almost 8 years. Currently, she is serving as a House Church Leader in the Singles Ministry and is a member of the Worship Team. She also writes for ICOC PH SPARK and ICOC CEBU Facebook page, and enjoys hosting weddings in the church. She finished her degree in B.S. Accountancy (2012) and passed the licensure exam for Certified Public Accountants in 2013. She is now completing her training as a loans officer in one of the top three banks in the Philippines. Kae is passionate about inspiring women to embrace their God-given talents and use them to make a difference. As a Kingdom kid, her vision is to see the next generation of women taking on more roles in building God’s church.

Griselda Lua

Griselda has been a faithful disciple of Jesus since 1992 and has the amazing blessing of being converted, trained and to this day ministering in the Los Angeles Church. It is there where she was baptized as a pre-med student while attending Occidental College. Shortly after, she was prompted by the Holy Spirit to serve in the ministry full-time. In the past three decades, she has served in both English and Spanish ministries, and has championed for missionary efforts in Eurasia and Latin America. With her husband, Rafael, they serve as the senior ministers for the Lifeway LA region (www.facebook.com/LifewayLA) and current representatives for Pacific Southwest family of churches in the ICOC. Griselda is also honored to serve on the Board of Directors of HOPE worldwide (www.hopeww.org) and on the global Women's Service Team. Her ministry passion is developing young female leaders to be high-capacity church builders. She is the blessed mother of three wonderful young adults and an adorable ShihTzu.

Ketou Keditsu Murthy

Ketou Keditsu Murthy was born and raised in Nagaland, India. She moved to New Delhi for her Masters degree in Business Administration in 2009 and became a disciple in 2010 in the New Delhi Church of Christ. She joined the full time ministry in 2012 and got married in 2015 to Shiva Murthy. They have two beautiful kids, Adora (7 years), and Noah (2 years). Currently Ketou and her husband are leading a mission planting in Sikkim which is located in the Eastern part of India. Sikkim is known to be one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in India and sadly has the highest suicide rate in the country. She loves working with the youth and campus. In her own words she describes herself as someone joyful in the place God has put her and content with her purpose. She is grateful and humbled by the amazing work of God in her life.

Lily Musonye

Lily Musonye was baptized in 2004 and married in 2010. Lily and her husband, Raymond, are blessed with two daughters. Both Lily and Raymond entered full-time ministry in 2009 and have served in the teens and campus ministries. Lily was appointed women’s ministry leader in 2014 and she and her husband currently serve in the Northern Bloc of the church in Nairobi. They also oversee the East Africa Campus Ministries and the church in Embu, Kenya. Lily is passionate about serving the women and seeing them being their very best for Christ.

Camila Perez

Camila Perez was born in the USA but left with her parents for the mission field in Argentina when she was young. She was baptized in Argentina in 2015 at 19 years old. Then in 2019 Cami returned to the U.S. where she married her husband, Miguel. She and Miguel served in the full-time ministry in Denver, Colorado (USA), while Camille also went to university full time. In 2020 they moved to Argentina where they now lead the church in San Luis.

Saraí Serra- Women's Service Team Chair

Saraí Serra is married to Sebastián Serra, for the past 25 years. They have three children: Camila (23) Sebastián (22) Esteban (19). Sarai was baptized in 1996. In Los Angeles the Serras led the Latin Ministry in the South region and in 2004 we moved to serve in the Latin Ministry in Denver for 5 years. God then moved them to Mexico in 2007, to the city of Puebla, leading a region and discipling the church of Tlaxcala, Mexico. In 2009 they were given the challenge of rebuilding the church in Buenos Aires, Argentina and by the grace of God, planted the church in San Luis in 2016. Currently, their daughter Camila Serra works as a Campus Ministry intern in Denver, CO and their son Sebastian heads the Campus Ministry in Buenos Aires

Joyce Pangau

Joyce Pangau was baptized in Sydney, Australia in 1989. She has three children: Sofia (19), Abram (21), and Kayla (23). Together with her husband they lead the church in Tangerang, Indonesia, which is a satellite church of Jakarta and lies just to the west of the city, with about 450 disciples. She has a passion for raising up young women in leadership and is a valuable part of the Webinar Task Force of the Women’s Service Team.

Sarah Setiawan

Sarah Kezia Lou was baptized as a campus student in Indonesia in 1996. She married Charles Setiawan in 2002. They are blessed with two amazing children: Cesar and Carrie. Both Sarah and Charles have been serving in the full-time ministry since 1998. They began their ministry journey serving in the northwest part of Jakarta, Indonesia, in the campus ministry; then they moved to Yogyakarta to lead the church located there. They were appointed evangelist and women’s ministry leader while leading the Bandung Church of Christ in Indonesia in 2010. Currently, the Setiawans oversee nine other churches in the Sumatera Island. Sarah graduated from a local university, where she majored in business management and economics. She also has a post-graduate diploma in pastoral counseling. Her dream is to see many women in the church growing spiritually in faith and being healthy emotionally. She aims to help many women learn to keep a good balance as a disciple, wife, mother, or in the many other roles in their lives. In her spare time, Sarah loves gardening and growing vegetables in their lovely home garden. Sarah has been such a joy and inspiration to many women around her.

Jessy Tohme

Jessy Tohme was born in 1971 and grew up in Beirut, Lebanon. In 1999, she was baptized as a disciple of Jesus Christ. In the year 2000, she married Moufid Tohme. They have two children, Abigail, 18, and Andrew, 20. Both are disciples. In 2003, she and her husband, Moufid, were appointed to lead the Church of Christ in Lebanon and continue to serve in this capacity.

Caron Vassallo

Hi, my name is Caron Vassallo. I was born and raised in New Zealand, and became a Christian in London in 1985. I lead the women in the Melbourne Church, Australia, in the SPA region. I am also an Elder's wife, having two married sons with boys of their own! My youngest son Brandon and his wife lead the Church in Adelaide, Australia. I graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor's degree in Education, and completed diplomas in both Drama and Music. I completed a Post-graduate degree in Psychology and Counselling in 2011, which is one of my passions! I love helping women with mental health issues as a counsellor. I enjoy celebrating God through singing and I play a large part in the worship team in Melbourne. My passions in ministry are studying the Bible with women, and then raising them up to be the uniquely talented ladies they can be for God !! To God be the glory! P.S ...I also love cooking ..😁

Temi Xavier

Temi Xavier has been a Christian since 2006 when she made Jesus Lord in the teen ministry in London. Temi has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Policy & Political Science & Postgraduate qualifications in Education & Leadership in Education. She is an Educator by profession and answered the call to the full time ministry in 2019. Together with her husband Christian, they have worked with teenagers and young professionals in London and they recently started to lead the newly planted Cardiff Church. Apart from spending time with her family, Temi is passionate about prayer and empowering women to be their unique best selves for God. The Xaviers have one 4 year old daughter.

Meegan Zillman

Meegan Zillman has been a Christian since 1995 when she was converted in the Pioneer Valley Church’s campus ministry. Together with her husband Chris, they have worked in ministry in Boston and Chicago and now lead the Denver Church of Christ. The Zillmans have four sons and one daughter.